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• Re: Mercedes 5cyl 300TD in vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 17 Dec 2002 22:57:29 +1300
  ...Move cylinder away from turbo and fit long pushrod. Fit a heatshield too. >Needs part of engine firewall removed for intercooler. >Saw STI engine...
• Re: Oil Leaks due to Synthetics
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Sun, 18 May 2003 18:09:02 -0400
  I went to Mobil I 15-50 6 months ago, and the front-most pushrod tub on the right side sprung a leak. It...
• Re: how to remove driver's side "engine tin" pushrod cover
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sat, 23 Jul 2005 13:08:41 -0500
  The probelm here is the dissimilar metals of the studs / bolts to the alumium heads. Electrolosis is a pain to deal with, especially where...
• [A] 73 1700 push rod tube question ...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Feb 1995 09:39:48 -0500
  ...I am in the process of putting our 73 Westy's engine back together, and am having some trouble with the pushrod tubes. The...
• Re: Wiring questions
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:51:06 -0400
  ...The one under the pushrod tubes is > straight with a rubber boot. I'll look for those other wires when it's > light > out...
• '85 GL and '72 weekender for sale
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Wed, 5 Dec 2001 10:56:22 -0500
  ...you want it too) 122k miles head gaskets, valve job, new pushrod tubes, new lifters, new exhaust at 105K recent water pump and battery...
• Re: Push covers/enging tins
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:13:15 -0400
  ...referring to push rod tubes ( http://www.cas4.com/engine/engine-pushrod-covers2.html ). >Even on an air-cooled motor, the tin between the...
• Re: Timing Belts
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Sun, 4 Dec 1994 07:32:15 -0600 (CST)
  ...The horizontally opposed 4 VWs all have pushrods. The deisel as I see in my manual is a straight 4 with a long twisted...
• Re: Tapping sound
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 22:15:06 -0400
  ...You can remove the pushrod tube and pull the lifter out. No sweat. Happy motoring, G. Matthew Bulley Bulley-Hewlett & Associates www.bulley-hewlett...
• Re: Stripped thread, oh no
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Thu, 9 Dec 1999 00:20:57 -0800
  ...Tom Hanlon Palm Springs, CA 84 Westfalia Alfred Bagdan wrote: > Hi all > > Can anyone help me on this? After replacing leaky pushrod > tubes on...
• Re: Indy / NASCAR output
  Historical mailing list - mike .
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 08:37:03 -0700
  Well...that's 790 out of a two valve pushrod carbureted engine. THAT impresses me. Wish I had that power in my van [rvc...
• Re: Gas pedal push rod comes unseated
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 3 Oct 2009 12:38:03 -0700
  ...leading up to it and never >>> found a reason for the pushrod to have come loose and it hasn't happened >>> again. � Various Vanagon...
• Re: Hydraulic lifters
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sat, 21 Sep 2024 14:47:18 -0700
  ...I previously removed the rocker arm, checked the straightness of the pushrods, and carefully reinstalled the pushrods and rocker arm to make sure that...
• Price breakdowns On The ECO/Rocker "KIT" and Comments about ZOOMIN!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 07:02:37 -0700
  ...is broken down into the 3 facets of the kit; > rockers, pushrods, and chip. Performance chips for cheys can be bought for > under$100...
• Front Suspension Squeek
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Mar 1996 23:22:54 -0500
  ...whats the deal with the occasional clack, clack, clack from the pushrods(?) when the van sits for a few days/weeks unused, especially when...
• heads
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Tue, 22 Feb 2005 08:22:46 -0600
  ...I concur with John that those pushrods need to be properly seated. I used a screwdriver and lifted each one into position at its...
• Tribulations of the anti-Hoover: day 2
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Oct 1995 23:03:22 -0500 (CDT)
  ...To remove that, you must pull out the pushrod tubes first (that one looks easy in the book's picture, but was a real...
• '72 rear brakes, pushrods, compression
  Historical mailing list - Ed.
  Tue, 7 Nov 1995 10:42:40 EDT
  I finally got curious enough to take off the rear drums on my '72. everything is trashed. backing plates, shoes, hardware, and cylinders. the...
• Valve Noise
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Nov 1996 21:16:15 -0500
  ...that I noticed a slow oil leak from one of the pushrod tubes. I am not quite sure how the pressurized oil is conveyed...
• Another of Life's Mysteries Solved.....
  Historical mailing list - SSG SPEAR
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 18:20:07 EDT
  ...much the valve train was moving...check for stuck valves, bent pushrods, whatever that would cause that sid eto have only 40 - 50 lbs...
• Oil Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Wed, 29 Jul 1998 23:12:27 -0700
  ...It has a pretty bad oil leak, and I thought all this time it was the pushrod tubes. It isn't, they're fine...
• PARTS FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 18:41:47 -0400
  ...Oil filler tube *Short block *Heads (have mild pitting on face) *Pushrods *Various engine water pipes *14" x 5.5" steel rims with Michelin...
• Re: 2.1 WBX Push Rods. Make Sure They're Seated! Was: 2.1 wbx rocker, pushrods
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 20 May 2017 18:37:32 -0700
  ...Re-checked rockers and pushrods on #1 cylinder head. Put a little oil into cylinder #1. Checked compression. 0 PSI. Installed new plugs. Engine...
• Re: '81 compression update & questions
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 8 Jun 1998 08:41:47 EDT
  Sean; Could you have possibly got the pushrod out of it's socket in lifter and up on the lip? Very interesting data about...
• Re: Rebuilds, was: Mechanic Horror Stories
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Wed, 12 May 1999 12:31:48 EDT
  ...a bit of oil and leaks quite a bit as well ( pushrods on the right side, have the parts, no time ) Go figure? I...
• Re: how to remove driver's side "engine tin" pushrod cover
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Sat, 23 Jul 2005 10:41:46 -0700
  Thanks for all the advice guys... I was able to get these bolts out eventually, without the torch, but all these replies have got...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sun, 6 Oct 2013 14:51:05 -0700
  ...Not a problem at all ........with engine horizontal, use the pushrods to keep the push rod tubes in place as you fiddle the head...
• FS: '78 Bus
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Tue, 29 Oct 96 20:11:32 EST
  ...The engine has new pushrod tube seals and new valve cover gaskets, but still leaks a bit of oil from the second sump plate...
• Re: Head sealants??
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 11 May 2007 08:23:39 -0700
  ...The Vanagon pushrods tubes don't really need sealant, unless the > case >>mating surface is pitted, i put some to again, hold the tubes...
• Re: Tune-up parts list?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 17:19:00 -0500
  ...Anything I should add to my list? Head Gaskets sealant water pump hoses (which ones?) plugs wires distributor cap pushrod seals belts Thanks, Joel
• Re: Oettinger flat-six motor and accesories info wanted
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Sun, 16 Jan 2005 09:45:32 -0800
  Yuck! All that engineering and manufacturing effort to make a flat six and not fix the antiquated pushrod design! I'll take a sohc...
• Re: Valve adjustment advice
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Mon, 14 Dec 2015 07:26:58 -0800
  ...That way you will feel when the tension is off the pushrod without getting > anything so loose the push rod can fall out. If...
• Re: WANTED: Exhaust Manifold
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sim
  Sun, 24 Jun 2001 19:25:15 -0400
  ...square" exhaust ports on the heads and extends down past the pushrods tubes. No heat exchanger, mufflers, etc. required. Just the exhaust flanges and...
• Why do I have four bent Intake valves?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 04:00:36 EDT
  ...I notice the oil puddle forming under it !!! I pulled the pushrod shields and the Intake tubes are mangled : ( so I pulled the covers...
• Re: 81 Air cooled, famous for leaking oil where?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Hartmut Filc
  Mon, 20 Dec 2004 21:24:52 -0500
  ...into > the passenger compartment. > > What usually leaks oil on these beasts? > > Pushrod tubes? > Rear crank seal? (rear of van, front of engine) > Oil pump...
• Re: type 1 engine price NVC
  Historical mailing list - S.Harrison
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 11:06:43 -0800
  ...In it were a set of Empi chromoly pushrods and a letter explaining that they had some problems with the aluminum pushrods mushrooming, and...
• Re: Oil Light flicker
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 28 May 2001 22:20:55 -0700
  ...My experience was that it was shorting against the tin under the pushrod tubes. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlie Ford" <cjford@ALTAMAHA.NET...
• Re: oil buzzer w/good oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 28 May 2001 08:28:25 -0500
  ...Also don't forget the switch on the right side of the engine between the pushrod housings. Good Luck. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver...
• Re: Clutch pedal engagement
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 12 May 2003 08:49:44 -0700
  ...me > > - same problem I had fixed by adjusting the > > master cylinder "pushrod." It is a pain to > > get to but, if you've got...
• Re: how to remove driver's side "engine tin" pushrod cover
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 16:51:09 -0500
  Don't know if I've posted this little pearl of genius or not before, but if all you're trying to do is...
• Re: Let's Talk Oil....
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 7 Oct 2000 15:51:01 -0500
  ...It was the pressure switch at the rear of the engine, ...not the one between the pushrods. Brand new but faulty. Changed it on...
• Re: lifters for new engine?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 09:13:42 -0600
  ...writes: > Mechanical, but you have to use a mechanical cam and pushrods along > with the > lifters. > > The hydraulics are not what they are cracked...
• Re: Gasket Set Brands?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 30 Jul 2003 18:31:38 -0700
  ...You want to have Viton pushrod seals. I'm not up an WB parts prices but 80$ sounds like what I've heard before...
• Re: what clues about engine health can I get...
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 15 May 2012 07:49:40 -0400
  ...tower (seen that before!) > - minor oil weeping from one valve cover > - pushrod tubes shiny, oil and rust free > - oil pump endplay 0.004" (good...
• Re: your mail
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 11:14:13 -0800 (PST)
  ...As for the metallic flakes, I noticed that the anodized coating was peeling off of the insides of my pushrod tubes as I was...
• Re: Empty Lifter
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 9 Nov 2004 06:06:53 -0500
  ...I was thinking of pouring some oil down the tube and then pushing on the lifter numerous times with the pushrod to see if...
• Re: nice '85 single cab FS on samba
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 10 Sep 2006 20:59:07 -0700
  ...not the first van i've seen driving around without the pushrod tube shield > tin on.. need some? ive got a pile.. > still looks...
• Re: Bent valve push rod
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 18:12:05 -0400
  ...When I pulled the #1 cyl pushrod out of the tube it was bent! Curved into a bow shape. Not kinked or creased, but...
• Re: Confused owner?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 18 Oct 2005 20:19:13 -0500
  ...How many ways are there to make an iron pushrod > straight-6 or V8?? Hardly Drivables are copies of Indians. > > The Japanese did NOT...
• More Parts from the Stash
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sun, 14 Apr 1996 20:31:24 -0700
  ...Another was full of jacks and some 25 or 36hp pushrods. Another score was a early convertible decklid. I don't know bugs that...
• Re: My First Oil Filter Failure
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Thu, 20 May 1999 11:53:20 -0700
  ...the "idle" pressure sensor after the filter (it's between the pushrods). However, your block also has a filter bypass valve (it's under...
• Re: Oil pressure summary
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 20 Sep 2002 13:33:28 -0400
  ...My thinking was to use the factory > pressure gauge and "T" off the under the pushrod switch location and run a > custom made hose...
• Re: oil light question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 12:22:44 -0800
  ...The port between the pushrod tubes takes pressure off the main bearings, the most important area. It's difficult to get at (you have...
• Re: Oil preasure 1990 westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 31 Aug 2016 00:43:08 -0400
  ...For best oil pressure gauge reading it is best to use the port between the pushrods on the left side of the engine. This...
• Re: Pesky Oil Leak
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 20:17:13 -0400
  ...rod_tubes___see_description.html hardest; remove head, replace with regular pushrod tube ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM> Reply-To: John...
• Won't start - lifter adjustment problem?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Aug 1998 20:10:12 -0700
  ...I'm pretty certain that the pushrods are seated in the lifter. Could air be bound in the lines? Any input appreciated. Gary 88GL
• Re: Help Vanagon stuck in Chico, CA
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Mon, 18 Mar 2002 12:02:58 -1000
  ...I put on my rocker arms and it was because the > pushrods were not possitioned correctly in the hydraulic lifters. This > was keeping the...
• LiMBO Want Ads ... commercial stuff:
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 08 Dec 95 14:02:27 CST
  ...new valves, upgrade seats, German gasket set, new pushrod tubes; $500/pair. 2 liter Cofap pistons; $325/set. Waterboxer heads w/gaskets, sealant, & lifters...
• Re: 2.1 L push rods
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 9 Feb 2015 13:49:05 -0800
  ...But this has to be fixed. > Anyone have two or four pushrods from a junked 2.1 L that they care > to part with...
• Clutch Pedal Click
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 18:39:19 -0700
  ...If I stuff my hand up into the rear of cluster and move the clutch MC pushrod L/R several times, the click goes...